[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7960-S7965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as 
indicated:

       EC-7765. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Removal of Varietal Restrictions 
     on Apples from Japan'' (Docket No. APHIS-2009-0020) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on October 27, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7766. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Review Group, Commodity Credit Corporation, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Biomass Crop Assistance Program'' 
     (RIN0560-AH92) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on October 27, 
     2010; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-7767. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to (21) 
     vacancies in the Department of Agriculture; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7768. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Importation of Mexican Hass 
     Avocados; Additional Shipping Options'' (Docket No. APHIS-
     2008-0016) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on November 1, 2010; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7769. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an addendum to a 
     certification, transmittal number: DDTC 10-096, of the 
     proposed sale or export of defense articles, including 
     technical data, and defense services to a Middle East country 
     regarding any possible effects such a sale might have 
     relating to Israel's Qualitative Military Edge over military 
     threats to Israel; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7770. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an addendum to a 
     certification, transmittal number: DDTC 10-104, of the 
     proposed sale or export of defense articles, including 
     technical data, and defense services to a Middle East country 
     regarding any possible effects such a sale might have 
     relating to Israel's Qualitative Military Edge over military 
     threats to Israel; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7771. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Continuation of Current Contracts--Deletion of Redundant 
     Text'' (DFARS Case 2010-D016) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 27, 2010; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7772. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to current military, 
     diplomatic, political, and economic measures that are being 
     or have been undertaken; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7773. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on the approved retirement of General 
     Stephen R. Lorenz, United States Air Force, and his 
     advancement to the grade of general on the retired list; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7774. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on the approved retirement of General 
     Roger A. Brady, United States Air Force, and his advancement 
     to the grade of general on the retired list; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-7775. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting the report of 
     an officer authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of 
     major general in accordance with title 10, United States 
     Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7776. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting the report of 
     an officer authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of 
     rear admiral (lower half) in accordance with title 10, United 
     States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7777. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Comptroller), Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a quarterly report entitled, ``Acceptance of 
     Contributions for Defense Programs, Projects, and Activities; 
     Defense Cooperation Account''; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-7778. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Department's projects, or separable 
     elements of projects, which have been authorized, but for 
     which no funds have been obligated for planning, design or 
     construction during the preceding five full fiscal years; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7779. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the full 
     life-cycle costs of munitions; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-7780. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to transfer authorities used in fiscal year 
     2010; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7781. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to Reserve component equipment 
     delivery; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7782. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Continuation of Essential Contractor Services'' ((RIN0750-
     AG52) (DFARS Case 2009-D017)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 25, 2010; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7783. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System'' (DFARS Case 
     2009-D002) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on October 21, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7784. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the continuation of the national emergency relative to the 
     actions and policies of the Government of Sudan as declared 
     in Executive Order 13067 of November 3, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7785. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     continuation of the national emergency declared in Executive 
     Order 13413 of October 27, 2006 with respect to blocking the 
     property of persons contributing to the conflict taking place 
     in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7786. A communication from the Chairman and President of 
     the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to transactions involving U.S. exports to 
     South Africa; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-7787. A communication from the Chairman and President of 
     the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to transactions involving U.S. exports to 
     Spain; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-7788. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of the General Counsel, National Credit Union 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``The Low-Income Definition'' (RIN3133-AD75) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 19, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7789. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Truth in Savings'' 
     (RIN3133-AD72) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on October 21, 
     2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-7790. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Short-Term, Small 
     Amount Loans'' (RIN3133-AD71) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 21, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7791. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Secondary Capital 
     Accounts'' (RIN3133-AD67) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 21, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7792. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fixed Assets, Member 
     Business Loans, and Regulatory Flexibility Program'' 
     (RIN3133-AD68) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on November 10, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7793. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Prompt Corrective 
     Action; Amended Definition of Low-Risk Assets'' (RIN3133-
     AD81) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on November 10, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7794. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Corporate Credit 
     Unions'' (RIN3133-AD58) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on

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     November 10, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7795. A communication from the Associate Director, 
     Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``North Korea Sanctions Regulations'' (31 CFR Part 510) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on November 2, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7796. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Equal Access to Justice 
     Act Implementation'' (RIN2590-AA29) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 29, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7797. A communication from the Deputy to the Chairman, 
     Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Community 
     Reinvestment Act Regulations'' (RIN1557-AD24) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 21, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7798. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' ((44 CFR Part 64) 
     (Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-8153)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 21, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7799. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((44 CFR Part 67) 
     (Docket No. FEMA-2010-0003)) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 21, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7800. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and 
     Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Additions to the List of 
     Validated End-Users in the People's Republic of China: Hynix 
     Semiconductor China Ltd., Hynix Semiconductor (Wuxi) Ltd. and 
     Lam Research Corporation'' (RIN0694-AE95) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on October 19, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7801. A communication from the Legal Information 
     Assistant, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Definitions for Regulations Affecting All Savings 
     Associations; Money Market Deposit Accounts'' (RIN1550-AC40) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 27, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7802. A communication from the Secretary, Division of 
     Investment Management, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Withdrawal of Indexed Annuity Rule'' (RIN3235-AK16) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 19, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7803. A communication from the Secretary, Division of 
     Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Interim Rule for Reporting Pre-enactment Security Based 
     Swap Transactions'' (RIN3235-AK73) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 17, 2010; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7804. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Public and Indian 
     Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Use of Public Housing Capital Funds for Financing 
     Activities'' (RIN2577-AC49) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on October 29, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7805. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program for Consumer 
     Products: Test Procedures for Residential Furnaces and 
     Boilers (Standby Mode and Off Mode)'' (RIN1904-AB89) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on October 21, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7806. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Hearings and Appeals, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Interior Board of Land Appeals and Other Appeals 
     Procedures'' (RIN1094-AA53) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 27, 2010; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-7807. A communication from the Principal Deputy General 
     Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Credit 
     Reforms in Organized Wholesale Electric Markets'' (RIN1902-
     AD89) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on October 29, 2010; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-7808. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Promotion of Development, Reduction of Royalty 
     Rates for Stripper Well and Heavy Oil Properties'' (RIN1004-
     AE04) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on October 27, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7809. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Illinois; Volatile Organic Compound Site-Specific 
     State Implementation Plan for Abbott Laboratories'' (FRL No. 
     9212-8) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7810. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Albuquerque/Bernalillo County, New Mexico; Interstate 
     Transport of Pollution'' (FRL No. 9221-4) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on November 2, 2010; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7811. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Change of Addresses for Submission of Certain Reports; 
     Technical Correction'' (FRL No. 9221-7) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on November 2, 2010; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7812. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Delegation of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
     Pollutants for Source Categories; State of Nevada; Clark 
     County Department of Air Quality and Environmental 
     Management'' (FRL No. 9219-5) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 2, 2010; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7813. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Determinations of Attainment by the Applicable Attainment 
     Date for the Hayden, Nogales, Paul Spur/Douglas PM10 
     Nonattainment Areas, Arizona'' (FRL No. 9219-7) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 2, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7814. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Direct Final Rule Staying Numeric Limitation for the 
     Construction and Development Point Source Category'' (FRL No. 
     9222-2) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7815. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revisions to In-Use Testing for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines 
     and Vehicles; Emissions Measurement and Instrumentation; Not-
     to-Exceed Emission Standards; and Technical Amendments for 
     Off-Highway Engines'' (FRL No. 9220-6) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on November 2, 2010; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7816. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Ohio; Ohio Ambient Air Quality Standards'' (FRL No. 
     9209-1) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on October 21, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7817. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Ohio; Particulate Matter Standards'' (FRL No. 9215-2) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on

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     October 21, 2010; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7818. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Rhode Island; Determination of Attainment of the 1997 
     Ozone Standard for the Providence, Rhode Island Area'' (FRL 
     No. 9215-9) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on October 21, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7819. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Illinois; Voluntary Nitrogen Oxides Controls'' (FRL No. 9215-
     8) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 21, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7820. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``New Mexico: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program Revision'' (FRL No. 9217-2) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on October 21, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7821. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``1-Propene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-; Significant New Use Rule'' 
     (FRL No. 8846-8) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on October 27, 
     2010; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7822. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Economics, 
     and Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for a report 
     entitled ``Guidance on the Planning and Use of Special 
     Accounts Funds''; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7823. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notification of the 
     designation of Irving A. Williamson as Vice Chair of the 
     United States International Trade Commission; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7824. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Section 457(b) Unforeseeable Emergency 
     Guidance'' (Rev. Rul. 2010-27) received during adjournment of 
     the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 27, 2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7825. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Applicable Federal Rates--November 2010'' 
     (Rev. Rul. 2010-26) received during adjournment of the Senate 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 27, 
     2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7826. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Limitations on Qualified Residence 
     Interest'' (Rev. Rul. 2010-25) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on October 19, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7827. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Shoukri Osman Saleh Abdel-Fattah v. 
     Commissioner, 134 T.C. No. 10'' (IRB No.: 2010-47) received 
     in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 19, 
     2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7828. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Dyed Diesel Fuel and Kerosene: Nontaxable 
     Use; Alaska'' (Notice No. 2010-68) received in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 19, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7829. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Production Tax Credit for Refined Coal'' 
     (Notice No. 2010-54) received in the Office of the President 
     of the Senate on October 19, 2010; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7830. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Basis Reporting by Securities Brokers and 
     Basis Determination for Stock'' (RIN1545-BI66) received in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on October 19, 
     2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7831. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Hybrid Retirement Plans'' (RIN1545-BG36) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 27, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7832. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Examination of Returns and Claims for 
     Refund, Credit, or Abatement; Determination of Tax 
     Liability'' (Rev. Proc. 2010-29) received during adjournment 
     of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 3, 2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7833. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Credit for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration, 
     2010 Section 45Q Inflation Adjustment Factor'' (Notice 2010-
     75) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 10, 2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7834. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Inflation Adjusted Items for 2011'' (Rev. 
     Proc. 2010-40) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on November 3, 
     2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7835. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Furnishing Identifying Number of Tax Return 
     Preparer'' (RIN1545-BI28) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 7, 2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7836. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Update of Weighted Average Interest Rates, 
     Yield Curves, and Segment Rates'' (Notice 2010-70) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 7, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7837. A communication from the Chief of the Trade and 
     Commercial Regulations Branch, Customs and Border Protection, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Extension of Import 
     Restrictions Imposed on Certain Categories of Archaeological 
     Material From the Pre-Hispanic Cultures of the Republic of 
     Nicaragua'' (RIN1515-AD70) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on October 19, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7838. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Employment and Training Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program; 
     Funding Goals for Interest-Free Advances'' (RIN1205-AB53) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on November 7, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7839. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Medicare Part B Monthly 
     Actuarial Rates, Premium Rate, and Annual Deductible 
     Beginning January 1, 2011'' (RIN093-AP81) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 10, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7840. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Part A Premiums for 
     Calendar Year 2011 for the Uninsured Aged and for Certain 
     Disabled Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement'' 
     (RIN0938-AP85) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on November 10, 2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7841. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital 
     Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services 
     Coinsurance Amounts for Calendar Year 2011'' (RIN0938-AP86) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 10, 2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7842. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate 
     Update for Calendar Year 2011'' (RIN0938-AP88) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 3, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7843. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Evaluation of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment 
     Demonstration for Ethnic and Racial Minorities: Second Report 
     to Congress''; to the Committee on Finance.

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       EC-7844. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Tribal Economic Development Bonds--
     Extension of Deadline to Issue Bonds'' (Announcement 2010-88) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 10, 2010; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7845. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the National Advisory 
     Committee's Annual Report on Institutional Quality and 
     Integrity for Fiscal Year 2010; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7846. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Community Services Block Act Discretionary 
     Activities: Community Economic Development and Rural 
     Facilities Programs for Fiscal Year 2006; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7847. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Report to Congress on the Assets for Independence 
     Program--Status at the Conclusion of the Tenth Year''; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7848. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Fiscal 
     Year 2007 Biennial Report on the Status of Children in Head 
     Start Programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-7849. A communication from the Program Manager, 
     Administration for Children and Families, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``State Systems Advance Planning 
     Document (APD) Process'' (RIN0970-AC33) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on October 29, 2010; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7850. A communication from the Program Manager, Health 
     Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Countermeasures Injury Compensation 
     Program (CICP): Administrative Implementation, Interim Final 
     Rule'' (RIN0906-AA83) received during adjournment of the 
     Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 21, 2010; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7851. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Fiduciary Requirements for Disclosure in 
     Participant-Directed Individual Account Plans'' (RIN1210-
     AB07) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on October 21, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7852. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Office of Elementary and Secondary 
     Education, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``School Improvement 
     Grants Program Notice of Final Requirements'' (RIN1810-AB06) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     November 1, 2010; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7853. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Office of Postsecondary Education, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Program Integrity Issues'' 
     (RIN1840-AD02) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on October 21, 
     2010; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-7854. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Office of Postsecondary Education, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Program Integrity: Gainful 
     Employment--New Programs'' (RIN1840-AD04) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 27, 2010; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7855. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Services, Office of Postsecondary Education, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Final Regulations--Foreign 
     Institutions--Federal Student Aid Program'' (RIN1840-AD03) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on October 27, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7856. A communication from the Deputy Director for 
     Operations, Legislative and Regulatory Department, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in 
     Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for 
     Paying Benefits'' (29 CFR Part 4022) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 27, 2010; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7857. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     Afghanistan and Pakistan; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7858. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Case--Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as 
     amended, the report of the texts and background statements of 
     international agreements, other than treaties (List 2010-
     0160--2010-0170); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7859. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report of the convening of an 
     Accountability Review Board; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7860. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report relative to 
     the United States Participation in the United Nations; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7861. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, 
     U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the fourth fiscal year 2010 
     quarterly report on unobligated and unexpended appropriated 
     funds; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7862. A communication from the Acting Executive 
     Secretary, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), 
     (4) four reports relative to vacancies in the Agency for 
     International Development (USAID), received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on October 18, 2010; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7863. A communication from the Associate Legal Counsel, 
     Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulations 
     Under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act'' 
     (RIN3046-AA84) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on November 2, 
     2010; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7864. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator of Acquisition Policy and Senior Procurement 
     Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Offering a 
     Construction Requirement--8(a) Program'' (RIN9000-AL68) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on November 7, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7865. A communication from the Deputy Archivist, 
     National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National 
     Historical Publications and Records Commission'' (RIN3095-
     AB67) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
     on November 1, 2010; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7866. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-544 ``Land Acquisition for Housing 
     Development Opportunities Program Act of 2010''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7867. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-545 ``Supermarket Tax Exemption 
     Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2010''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7868. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-546 ``14W and Anthony Bowen YMCA 
     Project Tax Abatement Implementation Clarification Temporary 
     Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7869. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-547 ``Kelsey Gardens Redevelopment 
     Project Real Property Limited Tax Abatement Assistance 
     Clarification Temporary Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7870. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-548 ``M.M. Washington Career High 
     School Redevelopment Grant Authorization Temporary Act of 
     2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7871. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-549 ``DCPL Federal Grant Authorization 
     Temporary Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7872. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-550 ``Washington Convention and Sports 
     Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2010''; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7873. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report

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     on D.C. Act 18-551 ``Youth Baseball Academy Grant 
     Authorization Temporary Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7874. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-552 ``Howard Theatre Redevelopment 
     Project Great Streets Initiative Tax Increment Financing 
     Temporary Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7875. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-553 ``Sustainable Energy Utility 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7876. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-554 ``Healthy DC Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7877. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-555 ``DC High Risk Pool Program 
     Establishment Temporary Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7878. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-558 ``National Popular Vote Interstate 
     Agreement Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7879. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-559 ``Howard Theatre Redevelopment 
     Project Great Streets Initiative Tax Increment Financing Act 
     of 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7880. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-561 ``Extension of Review Period for 
     the Proposed Disposition of the J.F. Cook School Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2010''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7881. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-562 ``District Settlement Payment 
     Integrity Temporary Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7882. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 18-563 ``Private Fire Hydrant 
     Responsibility Temporary Act of 2010''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7883. A communication from the Administrator, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the cost 
     of response and recovery efforts for FEMA-3315-EM in the 
     Commonwealth of Massachusetts has exceeded the $5,000,000 
     limit for a single emergency declaration; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7884. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to four audit reports 
     issued during fiscal year 2010 relative to the Agency and the 
     Thrift Savings Plan; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7885. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Semiannual Report of the Office of Inspector General of the 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for the period from 
     October 1, 2009, through March 31, 2010 and the Director's 
     Semiannual Report on Management Decisions and Final Actions 
     on Office of Inspector General Audit Recommendations; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7886. A communication from the Chief Privacy Officer, 
     Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Privacy 
     Office Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Report to Congress''; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7887. A communication from the Chairman, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Inspector General's Semiannual Report 
     for the six-month period from April 1, 2010, through 
     September 30, 2010; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7888. A communication from the Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to foreign 
     terrorist organizations (OSS Control No. 2010-1762); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7889. A communication from the Staff Director, United 
     States Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the appointment of members to the New 
     Mexico Advisory Committee; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7890. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Fiscal Year 2009 
     Annual Report to Congress for the Office of Justice Programs; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7891. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Report of the Attorney General to the Congress of the 
     United States on the Administration of the Foreign Agents 
     Registration Act of 1938, as amended for the six months 
     ending December 31, 2009''; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-7892. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Hearings and Appeals, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Rules of Procedure Governing Cases Before 
     the Office of Hearings and Appeals'' (RIN3245-AG09) received 
     during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on November 2, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-7893. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Surety Guarantees, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Surety Bond Guarantee Program; Size Standards'' (RIN3245-
     AG10) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office 
     of the President of the Senate on November 2, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-7894. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Small Business Standards: Retail Trade'' (RIN3245-AF69) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 29, 2010; to the Committee on Small Business and 
     Entrepreneurship.
       EC-7895. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Small Business Standards: Accommodation and Food Services 
     Industries'' (RIN3245-AF71) received in the Office of the 
     President of the Senate on October 29, 2010; to the Committee 
     on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-7896. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Size Standards, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Small Business Standards: Other Services'' (RIN3245-AF70) 
     received in the Office of the President of the Senate on 
     October 29, 2010; to the Committee on Small Business and 
     Entrepreneurship.
       EC-7897. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Financial Assistance, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Immediate Disaster Assistance Program'' 
     (RIN3245-AG00) received in the Office of the President of the 
     Senate on October 29, 2010; to the Committee on Small 
     Business and Entrepreneurship.
       EC-7898. A communication from the Deputy Director of 
     Regulations Management, Veterans Health Administration, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Supportive Services for 
     Veteran Families Program'' (RIN2900-AN53) received in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on November 10, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-7899. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a quarterly report to 
     Congress relative to the Uniformed Services Employment and 
     Reemployment Rights Act of 1994; to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-7900. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. 
     ARRIEL 2B Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2005-21624)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on September 30, 
     2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7901. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream 
     Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel 
     Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2010-0555)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7902. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France 
     (ECF) Model SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS 365N3, EC 155B, and 
     EC155B1 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2010-
     0426)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the 
     Office of the President of the Senate on September 30, 2010; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7903. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Empresa 
     Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.

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     (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2009-0715)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7904. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arriel 
     1 Series Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     FAA-2010-0710)) received during adjournment of the Senate in 
     the Office of the President of the Senate on September 30, 
     2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7905. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model 
     G120A Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2010-0926)) 
     received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
     the President of the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7906. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce 
     Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2009-0811)) received during 
     adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of 
     the Senate on September 30, 2010; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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